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This novel is set in a future world after the destruction of civilization due to a sudden absence of ____________.
This novel is set in a future world after the destruction of civilization due to a sudden absence of ____________.
oil
Tally decides to visit Peris in _______________.
Tally decides to visit Peris in _______________.
New Pretty Town
What is the building where Peris now lives?
What is the building where Peris now lives?
Garbo Mansion
Tally and _____________ escape together to Uglyville when they meet for the first time by the river.
Tally and _____________ escape together to Uglyville when they meet for the first time by the river.
Shay teaches Tally how to ride a ___________.
Shay teaches Tally how to ride a ___________.
_________ bullies Shay into creating a new face for herself when they were in the dorm room playing with software that allows them to see how they might look after the operation.
_________ bullies Shay into creating a new face for herself when they were in the dorm room playing with software that allows them to see how they might look after the operation.
What are children who have not reached the age of 16 when the surgery to make everyone pretty takes place called?
What are children who have not reached the age of 16 when the surgery to make everyone pretty takes place called?
When do the older pretties begin to choose professions and train for those?
When do the older pretties begin to choose professions and train for those?
Who are the older pretties who live in the outer suburbs?
Who are the older pretties who live in the outer suburbs?
Why are pretties given operations at each step of life?
Why are pretties given operations at each step of life?
What is Shay unhappy with?
What is Shay unhappy with?
Who was someone that questioned authority and the purpose of the operation but became more mellow after the operation?
Who was someone that questioned authority and the purpose of the operation but became more mellow after the operation?
As they are riding their hoverboards on the outskirts of the city, Shay suggests that they go out to the ____________ that night which is forbidden.
As they are riding their hoverboards on the outskirts of the city, Shay suggests that they go out to the ____________ that night which is forbidden.
Tally leaves her ___________ in her dorm room and sneaks out to meet Shay.
Tally leaves her ___________ in her dorm room and sneaks out to meet Shay.
When they leave the river, they are forced to carry their hoverboards because they work on _________, but there is no metal in the ground here.
When they leave the river, they are forced to carry their hoverboards because they work on _________, but there is no metal in the ground here.
Shay takes Tally past the buildings where they have gone on school field trips to a _______________.
Shay takes Tally past the buildings where they have gone on school field trips to a _______________.
Shay takes Tally into one of the ruined buildings and lights a _____________.
Shay takes Tally into one of the ruined buildings and lights a _____________.
Shay tells Tally about a boy named ___________ who often comes to the ruins. He is the son of the founders of Smoke.
Shay tells Tally about a boy named ___________ who often comes to the ruins. He is the son of the founders of Smoke.
Tally and Shay stage a ___________ in the library.
Tally and Shay stage a ___________ in the library.
Tally throws Shay over the ____________.
Tally throws Shay over the ____________.
Shay falls but is wearing a _____________ that catches her.
Shay falls but is wearing a _____________ that catches her.
After the staged fight, Tally and Shay go _____________.
After the staged fight, Tally and Shay go _____________.
What are designed to show children how a civilization can destroy itself with greed and prejudice?
What are designed to show children how a civilization can destroy itself with greed and prejudice?
While in the ruins, Tally learns something that she was not aware of before--that city leaders ________________ and that some people exist outside the cities.
While in the ruins, Tally learns something that she was not aware of before--that city leaders ________________ and that some people exist outside the cities.
What does Shay give Tally before she runs away?
What does Shay give Tally before she runs away?
Who tells Tally that she wants to know everything she knows about Shay?
Who tells Tally that she wants to know everything she knows about Shay?
Tally's parents come later in the day and try to convince Tally to help ____________, but Tally resists.
Tally's parents come later in the day and try to convince Tally to help ____________, but Tally resists.
What place has Special Circumstances been looking for for years regarding Shay's disappearance?
What place has Special Circumstances been looking for for years regarding Shay's disappearance?
What is Tally not happy about being used as?
What is Tally not happy about being used as?
In order to keep a promise to one friend, Tally has decided to ____________ another.
In order to keep a promise to one friend, Tally has decided to ____________ another.
What does SpagBol refer to?
What does SpagBol refer to?
Tally leaves the city __________ after her birthday.
Tally leaves the city __________ after her birthday.
The fact that Tally is sent alone in such a dangerous situation implies that Special Circumstances has little concern for Tally's _________________.
The fact that Tally is sent alone in such a dangerous situation implies that Special Circumstances has little concern for Tally's _________________.
Special Circumstances cares for little except for _____
Special Circumstances cares for little except for _____
Tally finally decides Shay intended for her to allow herself to fall down from the bridge with the idea that the hover board would find some metal and ______________.
Tally finally decides Shay intended for her to allow herself to fall down from the bridge with the idea that the hover board would find some metal and ______________.
When Tally spots a ______________ not far from the roller coaster, she is able to decipher Shay's clue.
When Tally spots a ______________ not far from the roller coaster, she is able to decipher Shay's clue.
Tally makes her choices on direction when she comes to a fork in the river and is rewarded a short time later with a view of thousands of ________________.
Tally makes her choices on direction when she comes to a fork in the river and is rewarded a short time later with a view of thousands of ________________.
What does Tally wake to when she falls asleep on a bed of flowers?
What does Tally wake to when she falls asleep on a bed of flowers?
Who are Tally's rescuers from the river she ended up in to escape the fire?
Who are Tally's rescuers from the river she ended up in to escape the fire?
What is the job of the bug-eyed creatures?
What is the job of the bug-eyed creatures?
Tally is left in an open field with a new __________ where she hikes to the last place mentioned in Shay's directions to wait for the arrival of the rescue team from the Smoke.
Tally is left in an open field with a new __________ where she hikes to the last place mentioned in Shay's directions to wait for the arrival of the rescue team from the Smoke.
Who walks Tally to the Smoke?
Who walks Tally to the Smoke?
Who is an older citizen who hands out job assignments?
Who is an older citizen who hands out job assignments?
David shows Tally an old______________ that has caved in and tells her how he would like to find a way to clear the entrance to harvest the metal inside.
David shows Tally an old______________ that has caved in and tells her how he would like to find a way to clear the entrance to harvest the metal inside.
After dinner that night, Shay helps Tally trade some of her remaining SpagBol for a __________________.
After dinner that night, Shay helps Tally trade some of her remaining SpagBol for a __________________.
Tally is also shocked by the_____________________ as these are things that are not done in the city and are openly discouraged because the leaders in the cities suggest these things led to the destruction of the Rusties' civilization.
Tally is also shocked by the_____________________ as these are things that are not done in the city and are openly discouraged because the leaders in the cities suggest these things led to the destruction of the Rusties' civilization.
Who is suspicious of Tally and questions her about her supply of SpagBol?
Who is suspicious of Tally and questions her about her supply of SpagBol?
What does Tally's putting off activating the locator suggest?
What does Tally's putting off activating the locator suggest?
What happens as Tally's relationship with David grows?
What happens as Tally's relationship with David grows?
What does David push his parents to do?
What does David push his parents to do?
What is caused on the brain by the operation and changes the patients' personality?
What is caused on the brain by the operation and changes the patients' personality?
What does Tally's destroying the locator imply?
What does Tally's destroying the locator imply?
Where are Tally and other Smoke citizens who tried to escape placed?
Where are Tally and other Smoke citizens who tried to escape placed?
When discovered, what does Tally do?
When discovered, what does Tally do?
Where do Tally and David hide?
Where do Tally and David hide?
What was the boss able to do before he was killed?
What was the boss able to do before he was killed?
Why do Tally and David travel to the city where Tally came from?
Why do Tally and David travel to the city where Tally came from?
As they rush out of the holding cells what does Maddy tell David?
As they rush out of the holding cells what does Maddy tell David?
Who does Tally and David free from their cells?
Who does Tally and David free from their cells?
What does David's mother believe she can do now that she has information from Dr. Cable's computer tablet?
What does David's mother believe she can do now that she has information from Dr. Cable's computer tablet?
What does Shay do when Maddy finally finds the cure?
What does Shay do when Maddy finally finds the cure?
To make up for the betrayal, what does Tally convince Maddy to do?
To make up for the betrayal, what does Tally convince Maddy to do?
Before leaving, what does Tally do?
Before leaving, what does Tally do?
How was Az killed?
How was Az killed?
How has Tally matured?
How has Tally matured?
Study Notes
Setting and Society
- The narrative unfolds in a post-apocalyptic future, where civilization collapsed due to a lack of oil.
- Individuals under 16 are considered "Uglies" until they undergo surgery to become "Pretties."
Key Locations
- New Pretty Town is where Tally chooses to visit her friend Peris.
- Garbo Mansion serves as Peris's residence, highlighting the luxurious living of those deemed Pretty.
- The Rusty Ruins are forbidden areas representing the remnants of a past civilization.
Character Interactions
- Tally becomes friends with Shay, and they escape to Uglyville together after meeting at the river.
- Tally bullies Shay into altering her appearance using software to visualize changes.
- Peris, who once questioned societal norms, becomes complacent post-surgery.
Technology and Culture
- Hoverboards are a prevalent mode of transport, designed to work on metal surfaces.
- Interface rings represent personal tech left behind by Tally, indicating a society reliant on technology.
- Pretties undergo operations at various life stages to maintain beauty, demonstrating societal pressure on aesthetics.
Conflict and Relationships
- Shay expresses dissatisfaction with the idea of changing her looks, showcasing a theme of self-identity.
- Tally finds herself torn between loyalty to Shay, who runs away, and pressure from Special Circumstances.
- David, the son of Smoke’s founders, plays a pivotal role in Tally's journey, introducing her to life outside the city.
Rebellion and Survival
- As Tally and Shay explore the world outside the city, they challenge the norms imposed by their society.
- Tally learns that city leaders have misled citizens about life outside their controlled environment.
- The staged fight between Tally and Shay reveals their closeness and shared experiences.
Themes of Trust and Betrayal
- Tally grapples with the need to betray one friend to keep a promise to another, highlighting moral conflicts.
- Her decision to destroy the locator signifies her commitment to staying with David rather than returning to the city.
Community Dynamics
- Characters like Croy scrutinize Tally’s intentions, representing mistrust within communities.
- The Smoke operates as a hidden society resisting the oppressive norms of the city, with its members demonstrating resilience.
Personal Growth and Choices
- Tally's final choice to stay with David signifies her growth and willingness to defy societal expectations.
- The implications of Tally’s actions convey a broader message about freedom, identity, and community.
Critical Events
- Tally faces threats from Special Circumstances, particularly Dr. Cable, who feels betrayed by Tally’s loyalty to her friends.
- Maddy, David's mother, believes she can cure the injuries caused by brain lesions, revealing hope for recovery.
- The climatic moments include Tally freeing her friends from captivity, ultimately leading to the confrontation with the leaders of the oppressive system.
Conclusion and Transformation
- Tally's journey reflects her evolving understanding of beauty, identity, and societal values.
- Her actions reveal a commitment to others and a willingness to sacrifice personal safety for the greater good.
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